SacTown Talks

Today we welcome Chris MacKenzie, Senior Director of Communications for Chamber of Progress. Mackenzie has a strong background in connecting with center-left voters and thought leaders through digita…

Today we welcome to the program Monica Miller. Miller is the owner and President of Sacramento Advisors, LLC. We discuss Miller's career, involvement in non-profits, work in foster care and more. 

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Today we welcome to the program, Assemblymember Gregg Hart. Hart represents Assembly District 37 and previously served as Planning Commissioner, City Council Member, California Coastal Commissioner, …

Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Bill Essayli. Essayli represents Assembly District 63 and previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney as well as a Riverside County Deputy …

Today we welcome to the program, Senator Smallwood-Cuevas. Smallwood-Cuevas represents Senate District 28 and is the co-founder of the Los Angeles Black Worker Center. We discuss the election, issues…

Today we welcome to the program labor and employment law expert, Ryan McCoy. McCoy is Partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP, with a focus on employment litigation. We discuss employment litigation in CA, wa…

Today we welcome back to the program political consultant, Bill Wong. Bill Wong recently released his new book Better to Win: Hardball Lessons in Leadership, Influence, & the Craft of Politics. We di…

Today we welcome Nanette Farag, Vice President of Political Affairs for Randle Communications. Farag has more than 20 years of experience leading strategic operations and has served as Chief of Staff…

(03:55) Ashby’s journey to politics 

(07:17) Ashby’s City Council experience through tough times

(11:04) The needs of the people of Sacramento\

(15:01) Addressing homelessness and education for foster y…

Today we welcome Assemblymember Diane Dixon to the program. Dixon represents Assembly District 72 and previously served two terms as Mayor of Newport Beach. We discuss public safety, transportation, …

Today we welcome Senator Alvarado-Gil to the program. Alvarado-Gil represents Senate District 4 and serves as State Commissioner for Special Education. We discuss education, fentanyl, public safety, …

Today we welcome Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen to the program. Nguyen represents Assembly District 10 and previously served as Executive Director of Asian Resources. We discuss crime rates, educati…

Today we welcome Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua to the program. Villapudua represents Assembly District 13. We discuss  vocational training, rehabilitation, the water bond, and more

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Today we welcome back Nick Sanders of Sanders Political Law. We talk all things new with political law including elections, recounts, the FPPC, development and more.  

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Today we welcome Senator Josh Becker. Becker represents Senate District 13. We discuss public safety, environmental protection, social justice and more.

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Today we welcome Don Howard, President and CEO of the James Irvine Foundation. We discuss the role of philanthropy, expanding opportunities for Californians, the history of the James Irvine Foundatio…

Today we welcome Consulate General, Joe White, of the UK Consulate in San Francisco. We discuss UK-CA relations including agriculture, tech policy, trade and more. 

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Today we welcome Senator Anna Caballero. Caballero represents Senate District 14. We discuss the high speed rail, housing, public protection and more. 

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Today we welcome Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco. Pacheco is a freshman legislator representing Assembly District 64. We discuss housing, homelessness, mental health, climate change, and more.
 

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Today we welcome Senator Lena Gonzalez. Gonzalez represents Senate District 33 and serves as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. We discuss environmental protection, reducing emissions, the…